For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 491 students in 17101, PA (there are , serving 563 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 17101, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17101, PA are Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17101 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17101, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17101, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17101, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17101, PA include Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp.
How many public schools are located in 17101?
2 public schools are located in 17101.
What percentage of students in 17101 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 17101 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17101?
17101 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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